07 October, 2008

aubrey, tx

photo by ashley howell.

as of the census of 2000, there were 1,500 people, 559 households, and 418 families residing in the city. the population density was 720.4 people per square mile. there were 597 housing units at an average density of 286.7/sq mi (110.8/km²). the racial makeup of the city was 92.53% white, 0.47% african american, 0.73% native american, 0.47% asian, 4.73% from other races, and 1.07% from two or more races. hispanic or latino of any race were 6.73% of the population.

aubrey used to be the location of a large peanut factory, which has long since shut down. each year on main street they host a "peanut festival" with a parade (i was in the parade numerous times for drill team, and then later marching in it for marching band). perhaps what i miss most is the cattle-lac, ridiculous right? i also miss the fire roasted corn and kettle corn. okay - those are really the only things i miss about it.

3 comments:

shu shu bat said...

mm roaster corn.
thats what i miss about going to the mountains in romania

Whitney said...

i would miss those things, too.

we have old timers' day in sour lake; i miss the shitty carnival rides and the funnel cakes.

darcy dubose said...

daphne just walked in saying and showing the huge bag of kettle corn her aunt got her.